Tuesday's debate between Young Democrats President John Morreale and College Republicans President Gary Yambor covered issues on the trade deficit, the budget deficit and education. Other issues covered in the debate included abortion, the strategic defense...

Members of the Student Committee On Political Action talked over the idea of a "round table discussion" between NIU student leaders which would focus on student activism at NIU and campuses nationwide. SCOPA Chairman Tom Rainey said representatives from...

The Run-DMC concert scheduled for Monday, November 23 has been cancelled due to lack of ticket sales, the Campus Activities Board Concert Committee announced Wednesday. "We're very disappointed about having to cancel the show," said CAB Concert Committee...

Faculty members could be unionized if enough faculty sign a petition to hold a collective bargaining election next spring. University Professionals of Illinois are in the process of obtaining between 50 percent and 60 percent of faculties' signatures...

NIU's special education program is ranked second in the nation, following a recent study based on the number of citations of research by special education faculty. The rankings, published in the September/October issue of "Remedial and Special Education,"...

Attorney Robert Carlson entered a plea of not guilty Tuesday on behalf of his client, Demetrius Glenn, who is charged with reckless homicide in connection with the Oct. 4 death of a 21-year-old NIU student. Carlson, speaking for Glenn, chose a jury trial...

A schedule listing in the 1987-88 spring schedule booklet resulted in a conflict between the Student Advisory Recreation Committee and the Office of Campus Recreation regarding who decides the allocation of Recreation Center use. The conflict occured...

Representatives from the College Republicans and the Young Democrats will go head-to-head on a variety of issues at a debate to be held tonight at 9 p.m. CR President Gary Yambor and YD President John Morreale will discuss issues ranging from taxes to...

Run-DMC, the only rap band ever to receive both a gold and a platinum album, will perform at NIU's Chick Evans Field House next Monday at 8 p.m. The three-man band, featuring three grade school friends, Run (Joseph Simmons), DMC (Darryl McDaniels) and...

A DeKalb attorney announced plans Tuesday to run as a democrat for DeKalb County states attorney. Jerry Shapiro began his campaign with an announcement to about 50 supporters who attended a "campaign kickoff" at Pizza Villa, 824 W. Lincoln Hwy. "Voters...

NIU's Circle K members began their efforts to spread holiday cheer Tuesday by making holiday cards and planning visits with local retirement home residents. The hand-made holiday cards will be taken to DeKalb County Nursing Home, 2331 Sycamore Road. Circle...